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Vegan
Mediterranean
British
European
Middle Eastern
Coffee shop which turned vegan in 2019. Serves coffee with multiple plant milks. Has a variety of vegan cakes and vegan sandwiches. Also serves a vegan sausage roll and smoothies. Cashless. Open Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00.
243 Reviews
First Review by MrTea83
Rosie_Rootz
Points +18
Lovely little spot to eat - Edit
Friendly staff and delicious vegan food!!!! 😋
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-04
Pros: Friendly staff and delicious vegan food!!!! 😋
ChapterOneCoffee
So glad you enjoyed our food! Thanks so much!:)
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Ascoles
Points +470
Coffee break - Edit
Doesn’t look much from the outside but has a cracking offering of sandwiches. They make a great oat flat white and this has become a regular place to pick up a coffee on the way to Haymarket station and when working in the area. Have had the sweet swirls a couple of times but prefer less heavy versions from elsewhere.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-04
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hack_man
Points +28399
Chapitalise - Edit
A cosy local coffee shop away from the tartan tourist traps of central Edinburgh. The impressive array of homemade sandwiches on display was mouthwatering, but we were just after a cup’o’tea and slice of cake. A salted caramel cheesecake slice and mini red velvet cake were the perfect accompaniment to an aesthetically presented pot of English breakfast tea. A tremendously enjoyable experience in a nice part of town
Read morePros: Vegan cakes , Nice atmosphere , Vegan vibes
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for the lovely review!:)
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v4tanimalsss
Points +90
maybe my favourite cafe of all time - Edit
I love the vibe. The food is amazing. The coffee is fantastic. this place just nails it!
Read morePros: Everything is delicious
ChapterOneCoffee
That's incredible! You made our day!
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twotonmantaray
Points +78
Best breakfast - Edit
cosy place with filling amazing breakfast
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-15
Pros: fully vegan, great selection, nice staff, early opening hours, cosy nice looking cafe
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for this lovely review!
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ValentCat
Points +93
Great Spot - Edit
Always love to pop in here for a coffee and a little treat! Love the croissants and cinnamon buns in particular ❤️ I’d recommend this cafe to everyone!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-11-07
Pros: All vegan, Great options , Nice atmosphere and friendly staff
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for the lovely review! Much appreciated.
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lawriecorner
Points +608
My favourite Edinburgh spot - Edit
I've lost count of my Chapter one visits in Edinburgh. I holiday in the city twice a year and we visit the cafe at least 3 times a visit, mainly for breakfast (8am opening is a winner for an early bird!)
Read moreI adore the blueberry French toast and chai turmeric latte. My husband loves the vegan fry up.
The staff are so friendly, it's got a great vibe. I just love it here.
I also love the little extras, like free period products available in the toilet.
Pros: Friendly staff, So much choice
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much. We very much appreciate your review!
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ZaidaMontero
Points +16
Excellent - Edit
Lovely place with delicious food
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-29
Pros: Muchas opciones veganas, Delicioso , Amigable
ChapterOneCoffee
Thank you so much!
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hellenae
Points +202
Vegan full scottish breakfast - Edit
Loved everything!!! And the staff is very friendly ❤️
Read moreAbsolutely loved the full scottish breakfast!
Guest
David_B
Points +32
Banging breakfast! - Edit
Awesome big breakfast to start my day. Cosy, chilled cafe. What you doing right now? Get over there!
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Kittybiscuit
Points +10321
Great breakfast options and great value - Edit
23/9/2022. I did get to go back and pick up pastries. The croissants were warm and fresh. Delicious! Such a lovely team working there too
Read moreThis wasn’t too far from our hotel. It was busy when we got there but there were enough seats for us. There were so many nice things in the cabinet, I’m hoping I’ll have time to try these tomorrow. It was so difficult to choose what to have but I settled on the bacon French toast with bananas and syrup and a coffee. My partner had the porridge and a hot chocolate.
The toast was really nice and a huge serving. The “bacon” they used was a good one too. I enjoyed the coffee. Service was nice and the cafe is a nice space.
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-22
ChapterOneCoffee
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this amazing review!
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BlueberryStuart
Points +101
2021 | Chapter One - Edit
It was a bright cold day in August, and the clocks were striking eleven...
Read moreWe were visiting my family in Edinburgh. My relatives are not vegan. Nevertheless, we decided to invite them out to the nearest vegan café.
Upon entering the café, we were surprised that there weren't any overt references to everything being plant-based. If they continue to do this, it would be the ideal café to bring non-vegans that have a bias or prejudice against vegan food & drink (despite having never tried it).
Our relatives were reluctant to try anything.
We assured them that oat milk is one of the best alternatives to dairy milk for coffee.
They loved their lattes.
We loved our cappuccinos.
The sweet treats were lovely too.
The staff were pleasant and the café is cosy.
My only negative is that the place gets very busy - to the extent where you sometimes feel like you need to finish your food and leave quite quickly.
That said, it is great to see a vegan venue become so popular and frequented by so many people.
Me and my partner came straight back here the following morning. Chapter One is reason enough to get off at Haymarket Station...
It's reason enough to travel to Edinburgh!
I would love to see more 'Chapters' in the UK.
Pros: 100% Vegan, Cosy Café, Friendly Staff
Cons: Very Busy
ChapterOneCoffee
Thank you so much! Very happy you and your nonvegan relatives enjoyed it!:)
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lambnotincluded
Points +160
the perfect cafe - Edit
I love this place, everything I’ve tried so far is delicious, from the baked sweets to the coffee to the sandwiches, it’s impossible to go wrong. The interior seating area is super cute and cozy too, and when the weather is nice there’s even outdoor seating! Truly can’t recommend this place enough, its easily my favorite cafe in the city.
Read morePros: excellent food, amazing coffee, cozy interior
ChapterOneCoffee
We're so happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
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saku
Points +2120
Nice little cafe with potential for improvement - Edit
Little cafe, about nine tables. They have a menu plus baked goods and sandwiches on display. Oat milk ist standard, other milk alternatives cost a little extra.
Read moreEverything is vegan and tasted good. Unfortunately my hot chocolate was only lukewarm, almost cold.
One star less in the rating because the service was nice but extremely stressed and hectic!
My cake was literally slammed on the table because the waitress had to leave quickly.
I understand that it was very busy and the staff had their hands full, but this contributed to a stressed and uncomfortable atmosphere.
A little more relaxation would do well here - for the customers as well as for the staff :)
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NiamhC41
Points +1988
Tasty breakfasts - Edit
Love a visit here before the hairdresser. The tofu scramble is brilliant. Good range of drinks options too!
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for this lovely review!
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erin199831
Points +205
So so good - Edit
I didn’t expect much from this place cause it’s mostly sandwiches but they were unbelievably good!
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
So glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
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astia00
Points +76
Awesome ! - Edit
Delicious meal, cozy café. All the sandwiches seem so delicious too...
Read morePros: Cozy, Adorable staff
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much, very happy you liked it!
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Shakout
Points +171
Subtly seditious - Edit
Not obviously vegan and serving hearty soups, rolls and coffee. Draws a diverse crowd and nestles perfectly in its community. Every neighborhood should have one.
Read morePros: Lovely sandwiches and soup
Cons: None
ChapterOneCoffee
Thank you, what a heartwarming review!
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Stina778
Points +574
Tons of sweet stuff - Edit
Wonderful place to have a great breakfast with lots of sweet stuff. We have to come back and try everything. Of course they have savory dishes and serve lunch too.
Read morePros: Tasty food , Big selection of dishes, Great service
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for leaving this great review!
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EmilyJ
Points +173
Fantastic Breakfast - Edit
I had an amazing full breakfast here today. Staff were friendly and the food was delicious. Great value.
Read moreTheir sandwiches also looked great, I’d love to try one in the future.
ChapterOneCoffee
Amazing! thanks os much!
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JN8
Points +32
1st Time - Edit
Was driving past and knew this was here but had never been so quickly popped in for some take away lunch. Just picked up a sandwich and a cake and they were both very good. Place looks nice inside as well. Will defo plan a trip for a longer visit next time.
Read morePros: Best sandwich I’ve had for a while
Cons: Wish it had been here when I lived a 2 mins away
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for this lovely review!
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riand0
Points +804
Good food and top team! 👍 - Edit
Everything is vegan — the staff are probably sick of having to confirm that to suspicious visitors like me (who can’t help asking — even when it’s written on the board outside and on the wall menu!) Popped in for a bite when wandering about Edinburgh. The ‘bacon’ roll, iced cinnamon bun and tea were all good. The café quickly got busier after I arrived and staff seemed to be coping with the pressure and being just as friendly and effective as they were when they served me. Will def. return! 😊
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for appreciating our little cafe.
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C.sieben
Points +142
Lovely - Edit
Cute coffee place. They serve a full breakfast wich is nice for a late breakfast and skipping lunch! Dressing on the spinach would be nice though. Good teas and they seem to have very good coffee as well.
Read moreA bit far from the city center (30' walk) but still reachable as a bus stop is across the street.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-01
Pros: Good food, full vegan, Nice staff, good price, Lgbtqia+ friendly 🌈
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FayS
Points +247
So happy we found this little gem! - Edit
Stopped for a quick bit of cake and a drink. The cakes were nice but the Broccoli and the Beast smoothie is the thing we'd most recommend! I had the passion shoot which was nice but would go for the broccoli next time. Sandwiches also looked delicious.
Read morePros: Lots of beautiful plants!, Nice chilled atmosphere , All vegan!!
Cons: Nothing!
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RiaMason
Points +22
Great quality food - Edit
We had a full breakfast each, and it was one of the best vegan brekkies we've had! Excellent quality ingredients and great coffee too
Read morePros: Vegan, Fantastic full breakfast, Great coffee
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imogenmichel
Points +2750
Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, great service - Edit
I came here for a late lunch today and it was fantastic! The food arrived really quickly and was very good quality, the staff were great and the cafe itself has such a lovely warm cosy atmosphere.
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ecochee
Points +422
Amazing! - Edit
Great cafe, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere! Plus animal rights artwork on the walls🙌
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
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